Complicated spontaneous pneumoparotid mimicking a neck mass in a child with Down’s syndrome
Spontaneous or self-induced pneumoparotid, which usually manifests as acute unilateral gland enlargement, is caused by insufflation of air from the oral cavity via Stensen’s duct. A 9-year-old patient, with known Down’s syndrome, presented with a progressively enlarging, painless, spontaneous, left...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2020-07-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Radiology |
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| Online Access: | https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/1883 |
| Summary: | Spontaneous or self-induced pneumoparotid, which usually manifests as acute unilateral gland enlargement, is caused by insufflation of air from the oral cavity via Stensen’s duct. A 9-year-old patient, with known Down’s syndrome, presented with a progressively enlarging, painless, spontaneous, left neck mass. Computed tomography showed features consistent with pneumoparotid, without underlying associated pathology. Identification of true cases of spontaneous pneumoparotid is crucial, as these require a holistic management approach to prevent recurrence and complications. |
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| ISSN: | 1027-202X 2078-6778 |